Urology

Kids' Urinary Tract & Reproductive System Experts

Nemours pediatric urologists are nationally known for their expertise in helping all children, both boys and girls, with urologic problems (conditions affecting the kidneys, ureter, bladder and genitals). Our care includes medical treatments and, when necessary, surgery. Many procedures are minimally invasive or robot-assisted, using smaller incisions or the body’s natural openings. And that can mean less scarring, faster healing time, fewer infections and less pain for your child.

Conditions We Treat

We see a full spectrum of conditions — far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending upon the location and providers selected. Don’t see a condition listed? Call us.

ambiguous genitalia (a birth defect where the outer genitals don't have the typical appearance of either a boy or a girl)

congenital (present at birth) abnormalities of the kidneys, urinary tract or genitals

Why Choose Us

If your child needs urologic care, you can count on the experts at Nemours. Our urologists are specialists in urology for kids — board-certified in pediatric urology. Year after year, many are recognized as Best Doctors in America® , as well as “Top Doctors” by local magazines in our regions. And, if your child needs surgery, know that our urologists are extremely skilled in procedures ranging from routine outpatient operations to complex inpatient surgeries. Minimally invasive procedures available may include laparoscopic techniques (using a scope and sometimes other instruments to diagnose, inspect and/or treat a problem) or robotic-assisted laparoscopic surgery (when surgeons use a robot to help perform very precise movements through small openings or ports in the body).

full range of urologic diagnostic tests including comprehensive urodynamic studies (tests that show how well the bladder and urethra are storing and releasing urine)

comprehensive evaluation and management of urinary incontinence in kids, including problems with daytime wetting, urinary urgency and frequency, and nighttime bedwetting

evaluation and treatment from a pediatric nephrologist and pediatric urologist for children with problems involving both the kidney and bladder

all of the surgical technology and expertise required to treat stones in children

comprehensive range of treatments includes biofeedback therapy, InterStem neuromodulation and Botox injections (ways to treat and manage urinary control issues)

coordinated spina bifida care, with access to a team of specialists — including orthopedists, neurosurgeons, urologists and rehabilitation doctors — who can manage all of kids’ medical needs in one place

comprehensive care for children with bladder control issues, including problems with daytime wetting, urinary urgency and frequency, and nighttime bedwetting

coordinated spina bifida care, with a team of specialists — including orthopedists, neurosurgeons and urologists — who can manage all of kids’ medical needs in one place

multispecialty clinic for children with spinal cord anomalies like spina bifida

advanced care with other specialties (like endocrinology) for children with disorders of sexual differentiation (when the genitals don’t look typical), such as hypospadias and ambiguous genitalia (when a child is born with genitals that aren’t clearly male or female)

comprehensive urodynamic studies (tests that show how well the bladder and urethra are storing and releasing urine)

active clinical trial participation and research affiliations with University of Central Florida College of Medicine

coordinated spina bifida care, with access to a team of specialists — including orthopedists, neurosurgeons and urologists — who can manage all of their medical needs in one place

incontinence diagnosis and treatment for kids with problems holding or releasing urine or stool (poop), with coordinated care that includes specialists from gastroenterology, psychiatry and psychology, as well as a biofeedback program — one of the first in North Florida — that uses fun, interactive games

comprehensive testing, including urodynamics studies (tests that show how well the bladder and urethra are storing and releasing urine), high-resolution anorectal manometry (a test for constipation and fecal incontinence that uses a catheter and balloon to study the nerves and muscles of the anus and rectum) and 3-D pediatric anorectal imaging (one of the region’s few locations to offer this testing)

surgeries performed at our collaborating neighbor, Wolfson Children’s Hospital, with follow-ups after surgery in the hospital and at Nemours offices

incontinence diagnosis and treatment for kids with problems holding or releasing urine or stool (poop), with coordinated care that includes specialists from gastroenterology in a combined and coordinated care program

comprehensive testing, including uroflow studies (tests that show how well the bladder and urethra are releasing urine),

in-office ultrasonography and plain X-rays, with pediatric radiology interpretation of all studies

surgeries performed at our collaborating neighbor, West Florida Hospital, with follow-ups after surgery in the hospital and at Nemours offices